[2025 Nihonmatsu Attraction] Travel Guide for Nihonmatsu Castle Ruins (Updated Jul)

Nihonmatsu Castle in Nihonmatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture. I went there around 4:30pm, but there was no one there. Or rather, it was pitch black. I was scared so I ran along the way, but there were quite a few mountain monkeys!! It was a pretty tough climb, and I thought it would have been hard to take the castle, but it seems they attacked from behind and it fell. #Outdoor

We made a stop at the Nihonmatsu Castle Ruins, but I’d say it’s really more suited for those driving, as access without a car can be a bit of a challenge. I drove all the way up to the public parking area, which was just a small open patch—not many spots, and the road leading up was quite narrow, so do drive with caution. As for the site itself, don’t expect to see any standing castle structures—this is more of a historical site with stone foundations and remnants of what used to be. Interestingly, some of the photos displayed around the area actually seemed to be of Kasumigajo Park, which is nearby and might cause a bit of confusion for first-time visitors. That said, the views from the top were surprisingly nice, even on the rainy day we visited. The mist and drizzle added a moody, atmospheric touch to the ruins and surrounding trees, which made for some lovely, quiet moments despite the weather. If you’re a history buff or someone who enjoys walking through quiet, scenic ruins, you might still enjoy it. But if you’re expecting an intact castle or interactive experience, you might leave a bit underwhelmed. #summervacay #NihonmatsuCastleRuins #CastleRuinsJapan #TohokuTravel #HiddenJapan #HistoricalJapan #OffTheBeatenPath #JapanRoadTrip #CastleViews #TravelRealTalk #RainyDayExploration #japan #japantrip #tohoku #tohokutrip #travel

#FuriTabiWinter Fukushima Prefecture is a prefecture located in the Tohoku region of Japan It is the third largest prefecture in Japan, where you can enjoy both the sea and the mountains This is a record of my trip ﹢﹒ ✦⊹﹒ ﹢﹒ ✦⊹﹒ ﹢﹒ ✦⊹﹒ ﹢﹒ ✦⊹﹒ ﹢﹒ ✦ ◼︎Tsuruga Castle A Japanese castle that was located in Aizuwakamatsu City Also known locally as Tsuruga Castle The only red-tiled restored castle tower in Japan ◼︎Kanayama-cho Oshio Natural Carbonated Water One of the few natural carbonated water springs in Japan Please give it a try ◼︎Milk Shop Restaurant 2 minutes walk from Ashinomaki Onsen Station in Aizuwakamatsu City A restaurant that serves milk miso ramen and sauce katsudon in a homely atmosphere ◼︎Nihonmatsu Castle Ruins A Japanese castle that was located within the Nihonmatsu City walls Nihonmatsu Castle was developed as a modern castle in 1643 by Niwa Mitsushige, the first lord of Nihonmatsu Domain ◼︎Shirakawa-Komine Castle Ruins A Japanese castle that was located in Shirakawa City The three-story turret was faithfully restored in 1991, and the front gate was faithfully restored in 1994 in wood based on drawings from the Edo period #Domestic travel #Girls trip #Solo trip #Fukushima #Fukushima sightseeing #Fukushima trip #Castle tour